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Intelligent design ducks the rigors of science.
Four months ago, when evolution and "intelligent design" (ID) squared off in Kansas, I defended ID as a more evolved version of creationism. ID posits that complex systems in nature must have been designed by an intelligent agent. The crucial step forward is ID's concession that "observation, hypothesis testing, measurement, experimentation, logical argument and theory building"—not scriptural authority—define science. Having acknowledged that standard, advocates of ID must now demonstrate how hypotheses based on it can be tested by experiment or observation. Otherwise, ID isn't science.
This week, ID is on trial again in Pennsylvania. And so far, its proponents aren't taking the experimental test they accepted in Kansas. They're ducking it.
The Pennsylvania case involves a policy, adopted by the board of the Dover Area School District, that requires ninth-grade biology teachers to tell students about ID. According to the policy, "A theory is defined as a well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations." So far, so good.
Under the policy, "Students will be made aware of gaps/problems in Darwin's Theory and of other theories of evolution including, but not limited to, Intelligent Design." Notice the "of" before "other theories." The policy doesn't tell teachers to discuss gaps and problems in ID. It tells them to discuss gaps and problems in Darwinism—and then to discuss ID as an alternative "theory." The board's brief makes clear that the policy's aim is "informing students about the existing scientific controversy surrounding Darwin's Theory of Evolution, including the fact that there are alternative scientific theories."
The first half makes sense: Students should be made aware of gaps and problems in Darwinism. But what's with the second half? Once you've outlined the limits of Darwinism, what more does ID offer? What does it say? What does it explain?
So far, nothing.
The board names two scientists who advocate ID "as a scientific theory": Michael Behe of Lehigh University and Scott Minnich of the University of Idaho *. Minnich's expert testimony in the Dover case refers to Behe's work. Behe's testimony refers to a 2001 article in which he claims to have shown "that intelligent design theory is falsifiable." A longer version of the article explains,
In fact, intelligent design is open to direct experimental rebuttal. Here is a thought experiment that makes the point clear. In Darwin's Black Box (Behe 1996) I claimed that the bacterial flagellum was irreducibly complex and so required deliberate intelligent design. The flip side of this claim is that the flagellum can't be produced by natural selection acting on random mutation, or any other unintelligent process. To falsify such a claim, a scientist could go into the laboratory, place a bacterial species lacking a flagellum under some selective pressure (for mobility, say), grow it for ten thousand generations, and see if a flagellum—or any equally complex system—was produced. If that happened, my claims would be neatly disproven.
Behe is right that such an experiment, by showing that random mutation and natural selection can produce the flagellum, would disprove the claim that they can't. He calls the latter claim—that Darwinism fails to produce the flagellum—the "flip side" of his claim that the flagellum required intelligent design. But the Darwinism-fails claim isn't just the "flip side" of the design-is-necessary claim. It's the whole thing. The theory that's being tested in the experiment is Darwinism. If Darwinism succeeds, ID would be disproved, but only to the extent that ID consists of saying Darwinism would fail. And to that extent, ID isn't an explanatory theory in its own right. It's just a restatement of the first half of the Dover School Board's policy: a discussion of gaps in Darwinism.
Behe's article makes clear that ID is purely negative, with no explanatory mechanisms of its own.
The claim of intelligent design is that "No unintelligent process could produce this system." The claim of Darwinism is that "Some unintelligent process could produce this system." To falsify the first claim, one need only show that at least one unintelligent process could produce the system. To falsify the second claim, one would have to show the system could not have been formed by any of a potentially infinite number of possible unintelligent processes, which is effectively impossible to do.
The complaint that Darwinism can resort to an "infinite number" of processes misses the key word: processes. What makes Darwinism finite and falsifiable is its commitment to explain processes of evolution. Debunk one process, and Darwinists are forced to propose and test another. (For an excellent review of Darwinism's performance under empirical challenge, see Rick Weiss and David Brown's article in Monday's Washington Post.) What makes ID infinite and unfalsifiable is its refusal to explain intelligent design. You send your kids to biology class to learn by what processes living things evolve. ID doesn't even try to answer that question.
Don't take it from me. Take it from Behe. "By 'intelligent design' I mean to imply design beyond the laws of nature," he writes. Or take it from the Dover School Board, whose brief flatly denies "that Intelligent Design Theory sets forth a thesis concerning the nature of the intelligence responsible for the apparent design in nature." In his testimony, Behe even asserts that "the necessity for a 'scientific' theory to be falsifiable is disputed."
So here's what ID proponents are offering to teach your kids: They won't say how ID works. They won't say how it can be tested, apart from testing Darwinism and inferring that the alternative is ID. They won't concede it has to be falsifiable. All they'll say is that Darwinism hasn't explained some things. But that's what the first half of the Dover policy says already. So there's no need for the second half—the part that mentions ID.
The Dover School Board thinks it's getting a bum rap. All it asked its teachers to do was to mention ID. It never ordered them to teach it. "The theory of Intelligent Design shall not be taught to the students," says the board. Of course not. There's nothing to teach.
Correction, Sept. 30, 2005: The Dover school board submitted two briefs on July 13, 2005. One said Minnich was a professor at Iowa State. The other said he was a professor at the University of Idaho. Based on the first brief, I said he was at Iowa State. The second brief turns out to be the correct one. (Return to corrected sentence.)


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Her death has caused outrage in India and around the world.
This morning, The Wall Street Journal adds some texture to the story of the young woman who was raped, beaten, left for dead — and later did die — last month in New Delhi. Five men and one presumed juvenile have been accused of the heinous crime, as NPR's Juilie McCarthy has been reporting.
The Journal's report, based on "interviews with family and friends," reconstructs details of the shortened life of 23-year-old "Bitiya" (the family's nickname for the victim; it means daughter). She was, the Journal writes, a young woman who wanted to be a doctor but studied physiotherapy instead because her family could't afford medical school.
On the day of her death, she and her mother "cooked lunch—fritters in yogurt, beans, and puffy bread called puri." Bitiya and her siblings "teased each other about who would steal a bite of their father's food."
Later, she went to see the movie Life of Pi with a male friend. He was also beaten by the attackers, who lured the two onto a bus with the promise of a ride home.
We won't pull more from the report because that wouldn't be fair to the Journal. The story isn't behind the newspaper's pay wall. If you're looking to know more about this young woman's life, you might want to put it on your reading list.
Update 3:10 p.m. ET. "It's Now Or Never" For India's Leaders To Change Things:
Kiran Bedi, who was India's first female police officer and rose in ranks over the years to posts including director general at the Bureau of Police Research and Development, spoke today with NPR's Audie Cornish.
"It's now or never," she said, for India's leaders to accept the expected recommendations of a commission to toughen the laws about sexual crimes and violence against women and to enact changes that bring swifter justice. "If the government drags its feet on it, the youth [will] go back to the ground and demonstrate and agitate," she said.
Much more from their conversation is due on today's All Things Considered. Click here to find an NPR station that broadcasts or streams the show.
You can also hear and see Bedi in this interview with the BBC.
Update at 1 p.m. ET. Call Center Work Put Her In Touch With Canadians:
Toronto's Globe and Mail notes that the Journal says the young woman worked nights at a call center, often speaking with Canadian mortgage holders. Which means, the Globe and Mail says, many Canadians may have spoken to her in recent years.
It appears that several men accused in a horrific rape and murder case in India will have legal representation. The December 16 gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a bus in New Delhi has generated worldwide outrage, and most of the lawyers in New Delhi have refused to take the case. Now, two attorneys have stepped forward to represent the men. Meanwhile, the case has raised questions about a need for reform in the legal system there, and we're joined now from New Delhi by Kiran Bedi to talk about that. Bedi is a former Indian police officer and activist who has worked on issues of crime prevention and justice worldwide. Welcome to the program.
KIRAN BEDI: Thank you.
CORNISH: Now, while this trial will be closed to the public, you're someone who obviously knows the justice system there very closely, and explain to us: How long will the trial proceed? What can the accused expect?
BEDI: Well, the evidence is like an open and a shut case. You have an eyewitness...
CORNISH: And the eyewitness is the gentleman who was there with the victim that night, who was also beaten.
BEDI: You have an eyewitness and you have a dying declaration. These are very (unintelligible) obviously you will have other supporting evidences. So it's an open and shut case when it comes to it. So it could go for the highest and the maximum penalty, which includes death penalty, because the murder charge has been added to this. Now, as far as how long it will take, it's gone to a fast-track court. So once the trial begins, it will be not more than a few months. But the accused has a right to go and appeal to the high court and Supreme Court and then for a mercy petition.
CORNISH: As we mentioned, this case has drawn worldwide attention. But for cases that don't, what are the conviction rates like for sex crimes in India?
BEDI: Exceedingly poor, and it also varies from state to state. Somewhere, like, for instance, Delhi, it could be more than 25 percent. For some, it is 6 percent. Some are delayed trials up to 12 years, 13 years. So it's varied from court to court, state to state.
CORNISH: What is the broader experience of women whose cases of sexual assault do make it to the Indian courts?
BEDI: The broader experiences of highly (unintelligible) trials, which is why the chief justice of the Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts to go in for a fast-track court. Now, India has fast-track courts, then a couple of years ago when, due to financial constraints, the government of India withdrew its financial support and the courts closed down. But now, with this direction by the Supreme Court, fast tracks will have to try rape cases and all other crimes against women in these courts.
CORNISH: After this trial has ended, what would you most like to see changed in how cases of sexual violence against women are addressed?
BEDI: I think that's been a silver lining. After the huge demonstrations by the youth of this country, the government of India was compelled to appoint a justice commission of inquiry to recommend improvements and changes that you require. I think it's been a blessing in disguise and a silver lining.
CORNISH: What are the kinds of things that are on the table for this commission? What are the ideas that have been floated around?
BEDI: Well, the terms of the commission are very, very clear. First, to provide for quicker trial and enhance punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault of extreme nature against them and - which will be historical.
CORNISH: You've been an activist on this issue for many years. Do you think that now is the time that there will actually be change?
BEDI: Yes. I do believe it's now or never. And if the government drags its feet on it, the youth is going to go back to the ground and demonstrate and agitate. And I don't think the government has any choice but to accept some of these radical reforms which will be proposed by the commission because they are heading for state elections and then they're heading for general elections next year. And if they want to return to power or get some votes, they cannot be hostile to these. They will have to address these issues.
CORNISH: Kiran Bedi, thank you so much for talking with me.
BEDI: My pleasure.
CORNISH: That's Kiran Bedi, an advocate for judicial reform in New Delhi. We were talking to her about the reaction to the gang rape and beatings that stirred protests there last month. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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British sketch comedian and lauded short film director Jim Field Smith has just seen his debut feature She's Out of My League open to a respectable $9 million or so. Meanwhile, he's already at work on his follow up, the Black List approved Butter.
It might be a spoiler - though also, very possibly not - to reveal that Butter is structured as some kind of parallel to the 2008 Iowa Democratic Caucus that saw Hilary Clinton in competition with Barack Obama. For a good while now, Jennifer Garner has been signed on to play the Hilary role; today, news has started to break about who will be playing the Bill Clinton and, I suppose, Monica Lewinsky roles (obviously, this allegory plays fast and loose with strict chronology).
Rumoured for a turn as the Bill analogue is Jim Carrey with Kate Hudson in the frame for the role of his mistress. How flattering.
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1. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controlleralphastar Nov 4, 2009 4:15 AM (in response to JimG)
When I run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor at http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor it says "Not Compatible" and "The driver installed for this device is not compatible with Windows 7."
In Windows Vista Ultimate - Device Manager, under Storage Controllers -> Intel(R) 82801ER SATA RAID Controller -> Driver the version number listed is 220.127.116.115 dated 10/12/2005. This probably explains the message above.
This chipset is also known as the Intel ICH5R (R = RAID) which appears (IMHO) to be supported under Windows 7 using the 188.8.131.523 drivers dated 7/17/2009. The page for the Intel Series 5 driver download is http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Chipsets&ProductLine=Desktop+Chipsets&ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+5+Series+Chipset When I installed Windows Vista Ultimate, I had to use the Intel 32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility with F6 during Windows Setup in order to have my RAID 0 disk recognized.
I would try the following (apart from the solution on the Microsoft link you posted):
- Install the 126.96.36.1993 driver above in Windows Vista using Device Manager, reboot, then run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor again (to see if it reports being compatible).
- Boot the Windows 7 DVD and use F6 option (if available) with the 184.108.40.2063 floppy to check if it recognizes the RAID0/1 disk and partition(s).
- Backup all data (or install a new/blank SATA drive), remove the Intel RAID option in the BIOS (no CTRL+I) and attempt a SATA (non-RAID) install by booting the Windows 7 DVD.
I should be able to try Option 1 and post back.
2. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerJimG Nov 4, 2009 9:05 AM (in response to alphastar)
When I look at the Intel 82801ER SATA RAID Controller Driver info in the control panel, I see:
version 188.8.131.5268 dated 6/17/2003 with "Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatability" as the digital signer and Intel as the provider.
The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor reports Status "unknown" for this device and "We don't have compatibility information about this device."
I would certainly like to hear the result of your experiments, and LOVE to hear that you had success.
Please report back.
Thanks for the interesting reply. I had lost hope.
3. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controlleralphastar Nov 7, 2009 7:26 AM (in response to JimG)
Unfortunately, I don't think I have good news for you. After my post, I tried updating my driver in Windows Vista Ultimate with the 126.96.36.1993 version from Intel's site...Device Manager says "The best driver software for your device is already installed." Needless to say, Windows Update doesn't do anything either...so I decided to do some more digging.
I downloaded a bunch of the versions from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Chipsets&ProductLine=Chipset+Software&ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+Matrix+Storage+Manager After looking at the drivers from versions 126.96.36.1995, 220.127.116.111, 22.214.171.1240 and 188.8.131.523 (there are others too) I noticed the following:
The iaAHCI.* files support the newer ICH* chipsets. The relevant ICH5R driver files are:
iaStor.cat = signed Windows GUI driver catalog
iaStor.inf = text file describing registry entries, PCI vendor IDs, etc.
iaStor.sys = driver
TXTSETUP.OEM = text file for Windows DOS/Setup installer
Starting from 22.214.171.1241, the iaStor.sys driver shrinks from 854KB to 245KB and the driver supports just ICH6* and ICH7* chipsets (compared TXTSETUP.OEM wiith 220.127.116.113 version). My guess is, even if you were to mix and match the versions (violating the license agreement), the iaStor.sys file would not support ICH5R.
Somewhere in the back of my mind, I also remember seeing a ReadMe that indicated that 184.108.40.2065 would be the last version to support the ICH5R chipset.
Perhaps someone with more skill directly related to Windows drivers might have an alternative...or maybe Intel/Microsoft will give in and support the older ICH5R on Windows 7.
4. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerJimG Nov 7, 2009 8:16 AM (in response to alphastar)
I was afraid you would not have good news.
I did a little more digging, too. I found this discouraging info:
I have no idea if any of these discontinued boards use the chipset/RAID controller we are concerned with, but it certainly looks like Intel is not in the mood to work on older stuff.
Can you say "Planned Obsolescence"?!
5. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controlleralphastar Nov 18, 2009 8:36 AM (in response to JimG)
So true.
I wonder if it applies to the servers using this chipset as well? I discovered that the Dell PowerEdge SC1420 (Adaptec CERC SATA1.5/6ch) and the HP ProLiant ML150 G5 (HP Embedded G5 SATA RAID Controller) also uses the ICH5R 82801ER chipset (or some variant); which leads me to wonder if (the Windows 7 -based) Windows Server 2008 R2 would install...or if the server OS is also left in the cold.
At any rate, I was able to find (one of?) the listing(s) for which drivers support which chipsets - http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-020826.htm
6. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerJimG Nov 18, 2009 8:33 AM (in response to JimG)
Thanks for the new info, but it's too late.
I gave up and installed Windows 7 on another disk drive I already had in my PC - a Barracuda that was used for video editing, but is now not really needed for that. I was then able to turn off the RAID configuration and format the two drives that had been my primary drive under RAID 0. So, I have not lost the use of any hardware....just a different configuration.
Windows 7 is quite impressive, and I am a happy camper....sort of.
Thanks again for you efforts.
7. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerkurtsimon Nov 20, 2009 5:37 PM (in response to JimG)
I have the same computer and same problem. Did you give up on RAID and just use the previous RAID array as non-RAID disks?
8. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerJimG Nov 21, 2009 12:27 PM (in response to kurtsimon)
Yes - see my last post.
9. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerkurtsimon Nov 28, 2009 5:01 PM (in response to JimG)
Thanks for the reply and excuse my density. So you used the IDE hard drive for C: and the SATA drives on the RAID controller in non-RAID configuration (D: and E:?) and were able to install Windows 7?
10. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerJimG Nov 28, 2009 7:48 PM (in response to kurtsimon)
Yes - I had to use the options in the Windows 7 setup/install procedure to point to the IDE drive and do a clean install to it, and fiddle around with the BIOS settings to point to it as the primary drive to get it to boot windows from there. Then I was able to get Windows 7 to recognize the two ex-RAID drives, format them, and use them (actually as my G and H drives since I had partitioned the IDE drive into C,D,E,F). I also had to use the tricks that are out there on the web to get the clean install of Windows 7 (from my Upgrade) to be activated. Use google to find them. There are several ways to do it, and one of them will probably work.
11. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerkurtsimon Nov 29, 2009 7:07 AM (in response to JimG)
Thanks, JimG. I'm on my way.
12. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllerdlewisfl May 29, 2010 5:24 PM (in response to kurtsimon)
This is a little late but I was able to get RAID to work on my Dell XPS Dimension Gen 2. The drivers are not Windows 7 drivers, but they work. I downloaded the '32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager version 22.214.171.1245' from the Intel site, located here:
After creating the floppy disk, I set up a RAID0 array using CTRL-I at boot time (since I installed two new drives) and booted from the Win 7 DVD. It looked like the install was going to hang as it sat on the Win 7 dove wallpaper for a few minutes with just a mouse pointer, but it eventually got going. When the installation started, it informed me it could not find the driver for the RAID controller and prompted to search for one. I put in the floppy and it showed one SATA RAID controller in the list. However, it showed the wrong one so I unchecked the box that limits the display to showing what Win 7 thinks is compatible. With the full list of controllers displayed, I picked the 82801ER and off it went, nice clean install with no problems.
FWIW, I have the latest BIOS installed (A06).
Hope this helps anyone still looking to put Win 7 on their XPS Dimension Gen 2 with RAID enabled. It's worth it.
13. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controllersteyrs Jul 25, 2010 6:01 AM (in response to dlewisfl)
Installed Windows 7 recently.
The motherboard is an Abit IS7 with 82801ER RAID controller.
Followed dlewisfl' instructions - downloaded the drivers that he linked to.
Booted with my Windows 7 DVD - and after loading the RAID drivers - was able to see all my previous partitions under XP.
Deleted my boot partition but wasn't able to install Windows 7
Rebooted - and booted the Windows 7 DVD once again - chose the correct RAID driver - and now I was able to install Windows 7 on my previous XP partition.
Everything works - and I am a happy camper ;-)
Definitely worth it - give it a try! (if you are worried about your current partitions/files - backup is probably a good way to go - better safe than sorry )
14. Re: Windows 7 drivers/support for 82801ER RAID controller
dlewisfl...after 8 hours of troubleshooting, your post saved me!!!!!!!!! Thank you....and then because of my graphics card, I spent another 3 hours diagnosing a framebuf BSOD error....but it's now working!!!!


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I saw another video on here that is clearly made by the same group, with another beautiful girl named Mika. Search for "Awakening to Love." I want to know who makes these vids.
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I watched all 47 minutes.. I never do that ....
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The music started. I shut the video off.
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Everton defender Phil Jagielka has signed a contract extension at the club which will see him remain at Goodison Park until 2017.
The 30-year-old's current deal was set to expire in the 2014-15 season, so the Toffees moved quickly to retain his services for another four years due to his outstanding form this season.
Chief Executive Robert Elstone told the club's official website: "We are delighted Phil has agreed to commit his long term future here at Goodison Park.
"Phil is a hugely important and influential player and I, like many Evertonians, look forward to seeing him play in a Blue shirt for many years to come.
"Discussions have been taking place for a short while and, now they are completed, I would like to thank Phil and his representatives for the professionalism and courtesy shown throughout those negotiations."
Jagielka joined the club in 2007 from Sheffield United in a £4 million deal and has established himself as a key player in David Moyes' side.
In his five years at the club he's made 195 appearances and was named as Everton's player and players' player of the year in 2009 where he fired the Toffees into the FA Cup final scoring the winning penalty in the semi-final victory over Manchester United.
However, the centre-back was to cruelly miss the final as ruptured his cruciate ligament a week before the game. His excellent form for Everton has seen earn 16 England caps so far scoring one goal against Italy in August 2012.


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Women's Health Issues Supplement Showcases Gender-Responsive National HIV/AIDS Programming for U.S. Women and Girls
By Vera Yakovchenko
November 7, 2011
This article was cross-posted from the AIDS.gov blog.
A just-released special supplement to the journal Women's Health Issues provides in-depth information about gender-specific health considerations of U.S. women and girls in the HIV/AIDS epidemic and recommendations for national strategic programmatic improvements to meet their needs.
The supplement grew out of a June 2010 forum, Bringing Gender Home: Implementing Gender-Responsive HIV/AIDS Programming for U.S. Women and Girls, hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health in partnership with UNAIDS. In anticipation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) release, participants recommended strategies and ideas to make HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs more responsive to the needs of women and girls. The Gender Forum recommendations were aligned with the NHAS goals of reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV, and reducing HIV-related health disparities.
Since the release of the Gender Forum Recommendations, the Office on Women's Health, together with invited experts from the field and Federal colleagues, wrote a set of articles for a special supplement of Women's Health Issues, a peer-reviewed, bimonthly, multidisciplinary journal that publishes research and review manuscripts related to women's health care and policy. The articles reflect the main themes discussed at the Gender Forum, including: prevention and risk reduction, care and treatment, violence prevention, reproductive and sexual health, human rights, criminal justice issues and population-specific perspectives.
For the supplement, I co-authored a commentary with Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious Diseases, titled "Achieving the Goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Keeping Gender in Mind." It addresses how we can aim to meet each of the NHAS goals with gender-responsive approaches. In another commentary co-authored with the Gender Forum under the leadership of Mary Bowers, Public Health Advisor with OWH, the "Bringing it Back Home: Making Gender Central in the Domestic U.S. AIDS Response," offers an overview of the forum and suggests efforts to advance the discussion of gender and HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
The Supplement also features commentaries by leaders in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Office of AIDS Research and the Office of Research on Women's Health of the National Institutes of Health, and the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and also includes nine peer-reviewed invited articles addressing the unique and diverse needs of women and girls with, or at risk for, HIV infection.
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When I was a little girl, I used to crawl under the table and sneak raw wonton wrappers while my mom folded pot stickers and watched Young and the Restless. I loved the flour-y dough.
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I had a strong craving for these, pork and shrimp were both on sale. What better time to make dumplings than when your six-month old is trying to nap, you have three loads of laundry to do, and a bathroom to clean?
I made the dough, too, because I envy the chewy, delicious mouthfeel of the dumplings at my favorite dim sum place, Jade Garden. I used whole-wheat pastry flour, which gave the dumpling skins a nutty, rich flavor. The skins were so easy to make, I might never buy "alimentary paste" again...although maybe to snack on for old times.
With the whole-wheat flour (which, admittedly, is a little old. I haven't been baking as much since Boone entered the world.), I had to add more water than the recipe called for. I let it rest for a little over an hour while I made the filling.
Rolling out the dough. Some recipes call for splitting the dough in half, rolling it out and cutting circles out. I find you waste less if you divide the dough in half, then each half into twelve pieces. Roll out each piece into an circle-ish shape. Make sure you have a sheet pan lined with parchment or paper towels dusted with flour. I fit about twelve skins on the sheet and then add another layer of paper towels for the rest.
Pleating the tops takes a little practice, but with the thicker, handmade dumpling skins, a little wonkiness adds to their charm!
Shrimp and Pork Pot stickers
Adapted from Gourmet
For the Dumpling Skins:
1 1/2 -1 3/4 c whole-wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose)
1/2 c lukewarm water
All-purpose flour for kneading and rolling
For the Filling:
3 ounces of canned water chestnuts, rinsed (about 4 large)
1/2 lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
1/2 lb fatty ground pork (preferably from shoulder)
1 bunch of scallions, rough chopped (white and green parts)
1 clove garlic, rough chopped
2t peeled ginger, chopped
1 1/2 T soy sauce
1t Maggi Sauce
1t toasted sesame oil
Black pepper to taste
1T peanut oil, for frying
For Dipping Sauce:
1/3 c soy sauce
2T chinese black vinegar
2T water
1T chile-flavored sesame oil
1t ginger, peeled and grated on a microplane
Make dumplings:
Stir together 1 1/2 c flour and 1/2 c water until a shaggy dough forms. Add water a teaspoon at a time if necessary. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Dust dough lightly with flour and cover with an inverted bowl. Let stand 10 minutes to an hour at room temperature.
While dough is resting, put chestnuts, scallions, garlic, ginger, pork and shrimp in food processor. Pulse briefly until uniformly chopped.
Remove filling to a bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes.
While filling is chilling, line a sheet pan with parchment or paper towels lightly dusted with flour, then dust work surface with flour. Halve dough and cover unused half with inverted bowl. Shape remaining half into a ball. Use bench scraper to halve dough and halve again until you have twelve small pieces. Roll out each piece with a lightly floured rolling pin. Sprinkle dough with flour as needed. Transfer dough circles to lined sheet pan and cover with additional paper towels. Repeat with remaining half of dough.
Line another sheet pan with paper towels and lightly flour. Put one circle of dough on clean work surface. Put a tablespoon of filling in the center of the dough. (It helps to wet the spoon before scooping filling.) With a wet finger, moisten the border along the bottom half of round. Fold the unmoistened top half of round against the wet border. Moisten outside border and pleat 5 or 6 times along the top. Press pleats together. Stand on lined baking sheet. Form the rest of dumplings and cover loosely with paper towels. You may place them in the freezer at this point. Once frozen, they can be placed in a freezer bag.
Make dipping sauce:
Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl. Restir before serving.
Cook dumplings:
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until it's almost smoking. Arrange dumplings, seam side up, in a tight spiral pattern quickly. You should be able to fit all dumplings in the skillet. Fry dumplings until bottoms are golden. Do not move or check bottoms for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2c water, tilting pan to distribute evenly. Cover tightly with a lid until liquid is evaporated and bottoms of dumplings are crisp and dark golden brown.
Serve immediately with sauce.


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A person who is convinced their way of eating provides their body with the best nutrients to keep them healthy. They can usually be found in health food stores bragging about their superfood quinoa, chia seed muffins that are sugar, dairy, wheat, soy and preservative free. You will need to give them a run down of every ingredient in everything you cook for them. They've done the Whole30 more then once, and dream about Rob Wolf & Kris Kresser. They are passionate about food and take it upon themselves to bore others with mini rants about how fat doesnt make them fat and the 'SAD Western Diet' is killing them.
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Hammock Of Your Own Choose the perfect fit for your ultimate relaxation.
The Best Beach Destinations Find the most popular place for fun in the sun! 6-7
Choosing The Right Surfboard
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Finding The Right Swimsuit Fit For Your Body Type. How to look stylish and be comfortable at the same time.
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Recipe and Design Watermelon Lemonade
Tangy and refreshing, just perfect for those hot summer days! Ingredients: • • • • • • •
10 large lemons 6 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups chopped watermelon 1 cup water Ice
Custom Drink Bucket For Dad
Transform a plain drink bucket into an adorable Father's Day gift with just a few scrap booking supplies! What You Need: • • • • • •
Metal bucket of your choice of color Vinyl Letters (contrasting color) Scrap-booking Paper Scissors or die cutter Sodas Ice
Preparation: 1. 2.
Squeeze juice from lemons to equal 2 cups; reserve 4 squeezed lemons. Bring 6 cups water, sugar, and kosher salt to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add reserved lemons. Cool; strain into a large pitcher. Process watermelon and 1 cup water in a blender until smooth; strain into pitcher. Stir in juice. Serve with ice.
1. Cut It Out. Die-cut small shirts and ties from patterned
paper or cardstock, adding embellishments and drawn details to the shirts if desired. (You can always draw your own pattern and hand-cut the paper pieces, too.) 2. Stick It On. Attach the shirts and ties to a few bottles of
Dad's favorite drink with adhesive dots, or punch two small holes and string with ribbon to hang on the bottles. Add extra flair to the bucket by spelling out "dad" with letter stickers. 3. Add Ice And Serve. Serve the gift to Dad before the
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A Hammock Of Your Own It's been a long day--work, kids, responsibilities. It's time to take a break. Gather up something to read and a cool drink, kick off your shoes, and slip into a hammock. Let yourself relax into a unique experience. Why unique? Because a hammock is the perfect place for daydreaming. Hammocks have been around so long in so many cultures, that they not only provide some of the most comfortable seating you'll find, but they'll also open up the world to your imagination. You may be using a camping hammock in your backyard, but it could just as easily be strung between two trees in the outback of Australia, surrounded by herds of kangaroos. Your matrimonial hammock, big enough for two people, might be out on the back deck, but in your dreams you're sharing it with your sweetie on a wild island beach, enjoying the sunset over the South Pacific along with your favorite drinks. Do you have a rope hammock set up on your front porch? Then you can close your eyes and just picture yourself in the crew quarters of a tall ship on the high seas, stormtossed and ready to give chase to some pirates! Or maybe you're relaxing on the back porch in a hand-made Mayan hammock from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, but in your dreams you're exploring the furthest reaches of the world, discovering the ruins of ancient civilizations. Bright striped hammocks in sun-resistant materials are great for imagining yourself in that perfect vacation home
right out of Sunset Magazine, even if yours is set up on a hammock stand in your living room surrounded by piles of the kids' favorite toys. Or maybe you'll imagine getting a family sized hammock big enough so that you and the kids can go on wild adventures of the imagination as you cuddle together for some great family time! Pure comfort can accompany you on your backyard adventures if you've got a quilted hammock. Pillows and a throw or two will make you feel you're on a luxury cruise in the mid-Atlantic, although your hammock stand is firmly planted on the lawn! (Add a water bottle holder for real convenience.) Chair hammocks are a world of their own. They come in styles ranging from free form rope for lounging to firm support and arm rests for upright sitting--yet they still give you that wonderful feel of being safely and comfortably supported in mid-air. Like all hammocks, they're perfect for reading, too. You can even get magazine and book holder accessories for your hammocks, to keep your reading matter handily available while you relax and dream of great adventures. Come to think of it, why not take a portable hammock and set off on a real life adventure, if only to the nearest park or beach? These come with convenient carrying cases to make getting to your destination simple and easy--but watch out for pirates! Written by Stanley Rogoff. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com.
The Best Beach Destinations Everyone thinks about their dream vacation. For some, visiting Europe with all of its history and famous structures like the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pizza, or the Roman Coliseum is the utmost of their dream holiday. For others, active or extreme sports are their vacation choice. They fantasize about climbing Mount Everest or skiing in Switzerland, or diving with the sharks in the Great Barrier Reef. Then there are others who just want to relax and enjoy a restful vacation, a light rum punch with a little umbrella in their hand, their toes sunk into a white sand beach and the sun creating a toasty sheen to their pale skin. Those are the people who want to find the best beach destinations. Although beach lovers may all seem to want the same things, not all agree that the best beach destinations are ones with pure white sands lapping against tranquil shores. Beaches can be varied and different depending where you go in the world. In the Caribbean, you are more likely to find those powdery white sand beaches that most dream about. There are several Caribbean islands that would fit into that category. Jamaica would be one with a variety of white sand beach locations to choose from, Grand Cayman is another with its seven mile beach. You can also find fabulous sandy beaches inCuba or theTurks and Caicos Islands. And the water in those places is pure, aqua and clean. Some of the Caribbean islands, though, offer rocky beaches with a more pronounced wave system and a hillier landscape, the island of St. Lucia or instance.Other places in the world offer beaches formed from volcanic activity. Take the island of Santorini,Greece for instance. It has some wonderful swimming spots and offers fantastic weather and the most beautiful picturesque sights, but the beaches there are more pebbles than sand. The black and red pebbles that form these beaches were created by the
island's past volcanic history. Greece has long been known though as being one of the best beach destinations in the world. Hawaii also offers a different style of beaches for beach lovers. Some of the islands offer sand, while other parts offer the lava rock beaches formed by their own volcanic past. Here the water is not as tranquil, but is great for surfers or boogie boarders, while still being clear enough to satisfy snorkelers and scuba divers. Other beach locations offer sporting activities beyond just soaking up the sun and sand on the beach. If you are a sports enthusiast, you can go zip-lining in Costa Rica, another famous beach location, or you could para-sail from a Brazilian beach. There are also beaches that favor nature as part of their attraction. Have you ever thought of penguin watching from a South African beach, whale watching from the Galapagos Islands or swimming with sharks in Australia? Costa Ricais another place famous for an eco-beach vacation. The best beach destinations do not have to be a simple sun and sand location, unless what you truly want to do is just relax and soak up the 'rays'. You can visit great beaches all over the world and gear your beach vacation to the activities you want to do, or combine your beach vacation with the history you want to experience first-hand. Next time you are looking for one of those best beach destinations, explore the possibilities and find a new beach experience. Written by Denny Phillips. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
Choosing The Right Surfboard
Ok, so you're committed, right? Ready to hit the surf? Now you just need to figure out one minor little detail.picking the right surfboard to learn how to surf! (ok, maybe not so minor) after all picking the right surfboard could make or break how you feel about surfing in general and possibly affect your enthusiasm to continue past the struggle of learning. If you're a beginner, you want a no
frills board that is extremely easy to stand on, trust me! Although, skipping along the sand holding a paper light and potato-chip thin board underneath your arm may feel 'cooler' than lugging around that beat up old tanker of a board that seems more like a battleship than a sleek surfing vessel….who cares! You need a board that floats and that's about it…for now! So forget about picking out that stylish 'fish' or brand new 'thruster' (if you don't know what I'm talking about don't worry, a 'surfing defined' section will come later). The best choice for a beginning surfer is to pick out an inexpensive used board, ideally a 'longboard' that stands at least 3 ft taller than you. I.E. If you're six foot tall, pick out a 9'0" or longer. The bigger the better! The width is important as well. Try to find a board at least 20" wide or more. You're best bet for finding affordable used longboards for sale is online at craigslist. Or you can try your local surf shop. Just remember to start with something inexpensive to learn on. You can always upgrade once you get the hang of things. Here are four things to look out for when shopping for a used surfboard: 1) Check for Dings: the most obvious are cracks or open holes in the board, but be aware of yellow or otherwise discolored areas that may be absorbing water. If you spot any spider cracks, place your lips over the area and suck (if saltwater is present then you have found a ding that needs to be fixed). If you spot duct tape, find out what's underneath.
a banana you'd be pretty safe dropping into the steepest of waves. Rocker not only makes a board easier to ride but also provides more maneuverability. However, the drawback of having too much rocker is a reduction in speed. Usually, the less rocker the faster it goes (surfboard shapers are constantly trying to adjust their designs to find the perfect balance of rocker – more for maneuverability, less for speed). An easy way to compare a surfboard's rocker is to turn it on its side (rail facing up towards ceiling). Although the banana example is extreme, a surfboard should have a fair amount of curve from the nose to the tail. This will help make it easier to ride, albeit at probably unnoticeably slower speed. 4) They're called skegs, but we call them fins: It may seem obvious, but make sure the surfboard you are thinking about buying has skegs. These are the fin shaped parts on the bottom of the board. If you're a beginner than you most likely want a longboard with at least one large center skeg, although 3 skegs (a thruster) is ideal. The bigger the center skeg, the more stable the board will be. Note: If you're buying your first surfboard to learn to surf, don't worry so much about the looks. Just make sure the surfboard is water tight and will float you well. Its kind of like learning to drive… start with the station wagon, the Ferrari will come later. Don't let your surfboard get beat up at home or in the garage. Keep your surfboard protected and out of the way with a surfboard storage rack.
2) De-lamination: this occurs when the fiberglass separates from the foam core underneath. Once a board is delaminated, its basically one step away from being surfgod sacrifice material (in other words, its toast!). Run your fingers over the surface of the surfboard taking notice of any bubbles or areas that feel 'soft'. For shorter boards, an easy way to spot de-lamination is to stand a board straight up and grab the nose (top). Using your forearms for leverage, press down towards the floor as if trying to bend the board in the middle. This will expose any potential de-lamination areas (usually where the feet are placed). 3) Rocker: If you're a beginning surfer you're going to want a surfboard with a fair amount of rocker to prevent you from pearling (nose diving). Rocker is defined as the amount of curve on the bottom of a surfboard. Picture a banana- if the contour of your surfboard matched that of Written by Michael Russel. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
Time To Choose A Summer Camp! A Guide to Finding The Best Fit For Your Kids.
Many children attend summer camps during the long summer holidays. Every where in the world has summer camps and there are literally hundreds to choose from and they are very popular. In fact they are so popular many are fully booked even before the year starts, so it is best to do lots of research to find the camp you want to go to to make sure you book your place in time, so start now! Children of all ages can take part in summer camps as some are just day events whilst others can be a week or even a month or more. Each one offers different activities so you should be able to find one which caters to your interests. There are groups just for boys, or just for girls, but many are mixed. There are also camps for people with special needs, so no one has to miss out on the opportunity. You do have to pay for camps so you will need to do the research with your parents to make sure they can afford the ones you pick!
How to choose a summer camp Sit down with your parents and write a list of things that you want from the camp, be it fun stuff, learning skills, your hobbies etc. Your parents should also write a list of what they want you to get from the camp. This might be different to yours but you will probably find that the things you want and the things your parents want can be found at more than one camp. For example you might want to learn to skateboard and your parents want you to gain more self confidence. By selecting the right camp there is no reason why both these things cannot be achieved at the same time. Once you have decided what you and your parents want from the camp you will need to decide which type of camp you want to attend. Location: Although you might be restricted by the location, some camps do offer transportation, so look into this if distance could be a problem for you. Facilities: Your parents might be more concerned about facilities than you, but you need to know what things you expect at the camp. What is the security like, what medical facilities are there, what are the qualifications of the camp supervisors, what type of sleeping arrangements are there, can the camp cater to special needs if required. What type of accommodation is provided i.e. cabins, tents etc? Some camps are operated by religious bodies, so if this is important to you make sure you are able to practice your religion whilst at camp. Size: Camps vary in size from tens of people to over 500. Do you want to be part of a large camp or prefer a smaller camp environment? Even the largest camps tend to split children into smaller groups so you still get the individual support you would receive at a smaller camp. Cost: Of course cost can be a major issue especially if you want to attend several camps or you have brothers and sisters who also need to attend camp. This can mean that your parents are
Costs vary greatly from camp to camp from around $200 for a day camp to several thousand dollars for a month long camp. Fortunately there are lots to choose from so hopefully you will find one in your parents budget. Duration: Camps can last anything from a few hours to several weeks. You and your parents need to be sure that you are prepared to be away from home for the length of your trip. Some children love being away from home and enjoy the freedom, but others may get very homesick and want to go back home after a day or two. Check to see if there is an option available to cut the duration sort if you find you want to go home early. Is there a refund policy in this case? Activities: This is the most important decision as far as the children are concerned because it is what you will be doing whilst away at camp. Some camps specialize in certain areas such as horse riding, mountain climbing, sports, crafts etc, whilst others offer a wide variety of activities. Do you want to take part in team sports or more singular activities such as tennis? Do you want the whole camp to revolve around water sports or would you prefer something more sedate such as craft activities or performing arts? Do you need to learn a particular skill from scratch or are you more advanced? Check the skill levels of each camp to make sure it meets your skill needs. One for the parents - check it out first: Once you choose a camp make sure it is everything you expect it to be. • • • •
spending a lot of money so you need to be aware of this and not be too selfish in your needs, after all there will still be next year to try something different.
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You also need to be aware of what is included in the cost such as equipment, trips, transport as these items can add considerably to the overall cost if not included.
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Can you get references from people who have used it before? How long has it been in operation? What are the goals of the camp? How many staff are on duty to how many children? What are the qualifications of the staff? What staff training is provided? What is the food like? What are the sleeping arrangements? What toilet and shower facilities are available? What facilities are available for contact with home (phone, letter etc)? What provisions are there for bad weather? What insurance coverage is there? What items can your child take with them?
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Can the camp meet special needs requirements i.e. diet, accessibility, supervision etc? What provisions do they have for medical emergencies?
• Camp Activities As we have mentioned there are many camps offering many different activities, these include the following examples, although there are many more. Team Sports: Hockey, basketball, baseball, martial arts, football, volleyball etc. Individual Sports: Golf, biking, skateboarding, archery, go-karts, track and field, horse riding etc. Water Sports: Canoeing, diving, windsurfing, jet skiing, swimming, sailing, kayaking, water-skiing, rafting etc. Adventure: Rock climbing, orienteering, mountaineering, dog sledding, backpacking, bungee jumping, hiking, biking, driving range, wilderness camps etc. Performing Arts: Acting, writing, costuming, dance, music, circus arts, makeup etc Creative Arts: Drawing, crafts, painting, photography, cooking, stained glass, sculpture, woodwork, sewing, ceramics etc. Academics: reading, languages, journalism, computing, science etc. Other: This can include any number of activities such as gardening, archaeology, astronomy, farming, geology, marine biology etc. Basically if you can think of a subject, you will more than likely find a camp to fit. Overseas Camps Although most children choose to attend camps in in their area there are options to choose camps overseas or in North America. There may be age restrictions for this type of camp, but you might find yourself in China, Mexico, United States or any other location in the world. Obviously the cost of these camps are much higher than Canadian camps so this must be taken into consideration when choosing a foreign camp.
Special Needs Just because you have a special need doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun. There are lots of camps that can accommodate children with special needs and many more who specialize in such needs. It doesn't matter if you have a chronic illness, a disability or any other physical or mental limitation there will be a camp suitable for you. Some camps specialize in providing activities for the deaf, blind or wheelchair bound children. They still offer all the major activities such as canoeing, swimming, gymnastics, performing arts etc. They of course also offer specially trained staff and 24 hour medical facilities and specialist equipment.Other camps specialize in helping people with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, so there really is no need to feel left out whatever your needs and requirements. Resources There are a number of ways to find out about summer camps including: Internet: Lots of websites are available these days giving lots of information about summer camps. Some are search sites in which you can find different camps in different provinces. Others are the websites of the actual camps giving you full details of their activities, costs etc. Camp Fairs: There are a number of camp fairs held all over. They are held in large halls and lots of different camp organizers attend so you can visit with your parents to see which might be the best one for you. You will be able to pick up lots of advice and information and can sign up there and then or take away leaflets, brochures and quite often gifts so you can decide later. Summary Summer camps are a great way to get away and experience exciting new activities or expand on the ones you already enjoy. They also give you a chance to do things without your parents being around (parents also get a break from you!)
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Finding the Right Swimsuit Fit for Your Body Type No matter what body type you have, you can look good in a swimsuit; you just have to find the right swimsuit fit for your body type. Every woman has areas on her body that she doesn't like, it could be she feel her hips are too wide, she doesn't like her tummy, maybe she doesn't like her bust line because she feels it's too big or even too small, or she would just like to find a bathing suit that shows off the curves she has to her advantage. However, women tend to forget about the great things about their bodies, perhaps long legs or a tiny waist. If you take the time to accentuate the positive and detract attention from the negative you will find yourself in a swimsuit that will look great, make you feel great, and get you many compliments. Let's look at a few examples and how the right bathing suit will make you look more proportioned and balanced for any body type. To show off a few curves, in an otherwise straight body with a smaller bust line, you want to look for swimsuits that will create waistline definition, such as shirring at the waist. To maximize the bust, look for things in the bust area like a cutout or embroidery to dress up that area. To minimize a bust line, look for bathing suits that de-emphasize the area by having accents away from the bust area. Things like color blocking above the bust and princess seams will draw the eyes away from the bust. Adding a small skirt to the suit can also de-emphasize the bust and offer proportionality to any figure. Shopping for DD cup swimsuits can be a nightmare unless you know these tricks to minimize the look in order to accentuate something else. If you have a shorter torso you may want to look at princess seams and vertical stripes that give the appearance of height. If you also want to whittle your waist you can look at swimsuits with shirring at the waist that will give a smaller appearance. The two things that every swimsuit shows off are your legs. To make your legs look as beautifully long as possible, look at bathing suits that have a higher cut to the legs giving the appearance of a longer leg line. If you are a little bottom heavy, bathing suits with dark colors on the bottom will make you appear smaller. An allover slimming swimsuit is the most popular for many women. A few things to watch for in order to make this work the best are shirring at the waist, a darker bottom than top, and details that accentuate the bust line rather than the tummy area or the back. Slimming swimsuits also come in the higher leg, which makes a longer leaner appearance suitable for all women who like the leggy look. Written by Andi Beark. Courtesy of Articlesbase.com
A Guide To Safe Tanning M
ost of us want to look our best in summer and part of that is having a beautifully bronzed and tanned body. But tanning does have its hazards. This article looks at things you should be aware of and how you can achieve the tan you want with least risk to your health. Summer time is just around the corner and you want to be ready with that beautiful bronze all-over tan look. Yes I thought so, and who doesn始t! But before heading over to your local tanning salon or taking those tanning pills, there are some essential facts about tanning that everyone ought to know. Tanning is fine but it should be done very carefully and you need to be aware of the risks and dangers associated with the various types of tanning options available to you. The major danger with sun tanning is the exposure to ultraviolet light. Extended exposure to ultraviolet radiation from whatever source ages the skin. It also has the potential to cause what始s known as solar radiation damage, and could also lead to cancer of the skin. So the implications of sun tanning are not something to be taken lightly. Exposure to ultraviolet light can also be responsible for rashes and sunburn. And it is not regularly known that ultraviolet light can also cause fungal skin infections and contact dermatitis. Indeed whether you are
tanning in natural sunlight or using a tanning bed, ultraviolet is present in both, so utmost care is required. You should always bear in mind that there is no such thing as totally safe ultraviolet radiation. Excessive tanning can result in skin conditions such as melisma, whose telltale sign is brown patches on the face, actinic keratosis (AK), and atypical nevus. And certain medications, including birth control pills, can make your skin more susceptible to sunburn. People with existing skin conditions must therefore take extra care when in the sun. The intention here isn't to put you off tanning altogether, but to simply put you on your guard to be very careful whilst tanning and to be aware constantly of the degree of risk you are taking. As the saying goes – forewarned is forearmed! Most people, typically women, begin their tanning habit as part of a beauty regime, frequently when quite young. So if you must tan, then letʟs take a look at the precautions you can take to protect your skin. The safest way to tan is to do it slowly and gradually over as long a period of time as possible. And always use sunscreen when out in the sun and protective goggles provided in tanning salons. These are two of the fundamental rules you should rigidly stick to. It is recommended that people with certain skin conditions should use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. But if you do have any pre-existing skin conditions, always consult with your doctor first.
Of course there are also alternatives to tanning in direct sunlight or using tanning beds. For example sunless tanning is becoming increasingly popular. In sunless tanning, you will enter a room and a machine will spray you with a product that darkens the skin. This spray contains the chemical DHA (an abbreviation for dihydroxyacetone), a substance that gives skin a tan color. This chemical has actually been approved in the United States as safe to use for over twenty-five years. Obviously sunless tanners are for external use only and when they are being applied, you should ensure that you adequately protect your eyes, nose and other sensitive parts of the body. You might also have come across tanning pills. These can be found on sale at some tanning salons. However, at least in the United States, they are not currently approved as safe and have been associated with certain types of eye disorders. Some tanning pills have also been linked to liver damage and to urticaria, a skin condition which produces severe itching. In conclusion, we all want a healthy skin and to look our best in the summer with a beautifully tanned body. Tanning is fine, but do it safely and be aware of how long you are exposed to the sun and harmful ultraviolet radiation. Keep in mind these guidelines and you will be less likely to encounter any serious problems when tanning.
Sunscreen should be applied all over any skin to be exposed at least a half hour before commencing tanning, whether in direct sunlight or in the salon. And if you engage in any outdoor activities for extended periods of time, sunscreen should be applied about every two hours. However, the news isnĘźt all bad. Indeed sun exposure in moderation can be good for the skin. Sufferers from eczema, pruritus, psoriasis and other skin conditions can actually see improvements with moderate exposure to the sun. But as with everything, tanning sensibly and in moderation is the key. Written by Dr Bianca Tavares. Article courtesy of Isnare.com.
The Story Behind Father's Day
The special men in our lives work so hard for us, so it's only fitting that they get a day of their very own. Every June, fathers around the world are spoiled and honored on Father's Day. But how exactly did this tradition come about?
U Unlike Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day doesn't have deep religious ties. In fact, it began as a "spinoff" to Mothers' Day. Not wanting to leave Dads out, people began celebrating their fathers about a month after Mothers' Day. That's why Fathers' Day is always celebrated in June. So, how did the very first Fathers' Day celebration come to be? There are two stories that claim to be the starting point for Fathers' Day: 1. Back in July of 1908, a woman named Grace Golden Clayton wanted to honor the 210 fathers who lost their lives in the massive Monongah mining disaster the year before. The end result? Fathers' Day. 2. Back in June 1910, a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd was reportedly listening to a Mothers' Day sermon, when she decided that fathers needed their own holiday. As a tribute to her own father, Dodd wanted to hold the celebration on June 5th - her father's birthday. However, the party wasn't quite ready by then, so Dodd had to settle for honoring dads on June 19th.
the idea of making Fathers' Day an official holiday several times! Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson decided to declare Fathers' Day a bonafide holiday. President Johnson proclaimed that Fathers' Day would be celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of every June. Even still, his proclamation didn't become official until 1972! Since then, though, the rest - as they say - is history. Today, millions of people honor their dads on Fathers' Day. In keeping with tradition, it's celebrated much the same way that Mothers' Day is - with cards, phone calls, and gifts paving the way. Of course, the holiday has since gathered commercial appeal, just like Mothers' Day has. But as popular as Fathers' Day is, it still does not generate as many phone calls and spending as Mothers' Day does. However, to the people who fought so hard to make it a full-fledged holiday, it really is a "Happy Father's Day!"
But for Dodd, celebrating once wasn't enough. She decided to spread the word and convince others to celebrate Fathers' Day - but the idea was slow to catch on. In fact, Fathers' Day didn't become popular until the 1920's. Until then, people didn't think of it as a holiday; they only celebrated Mothers' Day. In the meantime, there were some Fathers' Day supporters who tried to get the rest of the U.S. onboard - but Congress actually rejected
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Maui, HI When in Maui you will truly experience the meaning of the words, "Maui no ka oi" which means Maui is the best. And rightly so, you will find Maui Hawaii the best holiday destination you have been to. It offers the great versatility of nature in the form of large beaches, majestic mountain ranges, lush rain forests, and its superior marine life which include the humpback whales in the waters. If I call it the best part of Hawaii the natives and the visitors both will agree with me beyond doubt. Lahaina a famous town in West Maui in Hawaiian language means the "cruel sun". When in this part of the world, always remember that you are quite close to the equator which makes the sun rays more powerful. So when going to take a sunbath always take proper precautions so that you won't get sunburns. After all who would like to get the sunburns on the start of holidays? Maui with all its natural treasures is a wonderful tourist destination. You can find this place changing colors with everyday of your stay. So much so that you will find time falling short to fully experience this place. You can start with relaxing on the warm beaches getting sunbath in the morning and then jumping into the waters to get a glimpse of its marine life. The very second day you can plan for trekking and camping in its lush green valleys. And when
you do all sort of activities in the day time Maui soothes you in the evening with the cool breeze and an interesting nightlife. Maui is full of events all the time. You will have to work overtime to keep up with the unlimited fun taking palace in Maui. Reaching Maui is not a problem as it is conveniently connected with the Kahului Airport which is the main airport for the islands of Maui. Getting around in Maui besides its lack of public transportation systems is never a problem as you can find car rentals everywhere. Another advantage in going in for car rentals is that you will find it cheaper than any other place in the US. Same is the case with the hotels as you can find a hotel for every budget. So if you are running on a tight budget be assured that you will find a budget hotel in Maui. The only important part for you is to make prior reservations as Maui is always packed with tourists. Some of the regular facilities offered by the hotels in Maui include air conditioned rooms, car rentals, airport pick and drop facilities, swimming pools, health clubs, spas, restaurants etc. The best part of Hawaii is always ready to embrace you into its valleys so if you yet not visited Maui just pack your bags and take off to this wonderful part of the world, Maui. Written by Dhriaj, courtesy of Articlesbase.com
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This month's random fact is a real knot in the neck: The Necktie! There is a long history of neckwear worn by soldiers (Roman), whether as part of a uniform or as a symbol of belonging to a particular group. Some form of neckwear other than the outdoor scarf can be traced intermittently through many centuries. The modern necktie spread by Europe traces back to the time of the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) when Croatian mercenaries from the Croatian Military Frontier in French service, wearing their traditional small, knotted neckerchiefs, aroused the interest of the Parisians. Due to the slight difference between the Croatian word for Croats, Hrvati, and the French word, Croates, the garment gained the name "cravat" ("cravate" in French). The boy-king Louis XIV began wearing a lace cravat about 1646, when he was seven, and set the fashion for French nobility. This new article of clothing started a fashion craze in Europe; both men and women wore pieces of fabric around their necks. From its introduction by the French king, men wore lace cravats that took a large amount of time and effort to arrange. These cravats were often tied in place by cravat strings, arranged neatly and tied in a bow. International Necktie Day is celebrated on October 18 in Croatia and in various cities around the world, e.g. in Dublin, Tübingen, Como, Tokyo, Sydney and other towns.
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When the census is released on April 2nd, the digital copy will be viewable, free of charge, on personal computers or at NARA public access computers.
Not every researcher will be prepared to search the census. The 1940 census will be placed online by NARA, but it will not be searchable by variables such as names. If you are like me, you are so accustomed to searching the census online by surname that you have almost forgotten those squinty-eyed days of scanning reels of microfilms to find your ancestors in pages of street-by-street listings. While our computers will replace the dark rooms and microfilm readers, if we want to find our 1940 ancestors in a somewhat efficient manner online, we will need at least three important pieces of information: name, address, and enumeration district number (ED).
Researchers would be wise to begin collecting 1940 addresses now. Ask relatives for house numbers, street names, or, at least, neighborhood names. Go to local historical societies, libraries, and online genealogy databases to find 1940 city directories.The NARA site (link provided below) suggests additional sources of addresses: draft records, naturalization records, and the 1930 census (if your relatives did not change residences).
Once you have an address, you can obtain the ED number through NARA maps and resources online. Another useful site is Steve Morse's One Step page on the 1940 census. Steve Morse has a short, informative tutorial on his One Step site that can help you prepare to search the 1940 ceneus. Links to these handy sites are below.
I once found my grandmother's family in the 1915 NJ state census by beginning on page 1 and scanning each page. This feat (on a microfilm reader back in the days before Al Gore invented the Internet) took me two days and cost me a migraine. I will be better prepared with addresses and ED numbers in April!


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Kcal 275 Fat 11.3g Carbs 41g
I hadn't had a Double Decker for years but by popular demand and many requests today I bucked that trend and purchased one on my way to work.
The Double Decker is one of the bigger bars you will find in your local newsagents. It weighs in at a hefty 60g (slightly less than your average Snickers at 62.5g) - its interesting to note that although not the highest in fat per 100g in comparison to other bars it certainly packs a punch in Carbs; over 41g which I can tell you without looking will mostly be sugar.
Despite its size the bar was distinctly lacking in smell when opened. It had a faint sweet chocolately smell but that aside the lack of aroma was surprising and hardly whet the appetite.
The Double Decker consists of 3 main components: an outer layer coating of Cadburys Milk Chocolate, a thick layer of nougat and a crispy cereal like base. The Nougat is intresting, it has a flavour that it hard to pin down; it has a dominating chocolate flavour but with a hint of coffee. Unfortunately the flavour of the nougat is particularly sweet tasting and due to the sheer amount packed into the bar it was unsurprising that the taste became rather sickly by the end of the whole bar. Texture wise the nougat avoided being overly chewy and was quite light in comparison to other alternatives.
The outside coating of the bar is your typical great tasting Dairy Milk, unfortunately the thickness of the coating was not substantial enough and its flavour was quickly engulfed by the aforementioned plentiful nougat. This is something that Cadburys should really address.
The cereal base is where this bar really shines. It is absolutely delicious and is remarkably similar in taste to rice crispy cakes - you know the ones you used to make when you were little ;) The base provides a nice crunchy element to the bar and is fused well together by a small, but greatly proportioned helping of caramels. This ensures the layer doesn't simply crumble away but still avoided being overly sweet. This element of the bar could, and certainly should be applied to other parts of the Cadburys range; I could see this working particularly well replacing the wafer element in the Cadburys Picnic!
Overall a filling bar that just needs a slight adjustment in its ingredients proportions to make it a top 5 contender. The nougat for me is too dominant and makes the bar ever so slightly too sweet tasting by the time you have finished it. The soft nougat texture against the crisp cereal base works particularly well, and as mentioned above the cereal base element is certainly something that greatly helps this bar achieve a greater than average score. Its a story of nearly but not quite for the Double Decker...The Chocolate Mission continues :)
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Despite tight budgets and busy schedules, you will want to make time for this year's Club Industry trade show and conference, Oct. 14-17 in Chicago.
We will give our Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 15 to Jack LaLanne, who will give the keynote address. And on Oct. 16, Mark Mastrov, founder of 24 Hour Fitness and now investor in several fitness-related businesses, will present the second-day keynote.
You can register for the conference and trade show by going to http://clubindustryshow.com.
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